12 Gamification Degree Programs in Europe

This interdisciplinary program focuses on digital and non-digital games as a medium and builds on media studies and related fields, such as sociology, anthropology, or film studies. Become familiar with the game history, current trends, and practices in the game industry and player communities!

The Master in E-Gaming Innovation in Madrid develops products, platforms, and strategies that bridge the gap between creative vision and market performance. You will engage with game economics, AI in marketing, live ops analytics, and governance frameworks that foster long-term brand trust.

A major in Media Studies will provide you with essential skills in oral, visual and written communications. You will gain proficiency in critical thinking and social media, some of the top skills that employers seek in any career field. The program balances practical media skills with a solid academic path.

The GRACE Joint Master’s Programme is a full-time international Master of Science in Extended Reality (XR) and Gamification. Study across three European universities — in Austria, the Netherlands, and Latvia — and work on real-world projects with industry mentors. Students benefit from Erasmus+ travel and mobility support.

The program focuses on the education of graduates prepared to solve research problems in the sub-area of computer science related to the generation and processing of visual information (computer graphics, image analysis, machine vision) and/or computer games development.

Our Online Bachelor with E-Gaming & the Entertainment Industry , immerses you in the world of interactive media anytime, anywhere. Focused on creativity and engagement, the program teaches you to design compelling gaming experiences, develop effective monetization models, and build vibrant gaming communities through our interactive online campus.

Master's Programme in Game Studies provides an in-depth view of the fundamental character of games and play. Expanding from entertainment to other areas of life, games have grown into a form of culture and human interaction that is a crucial part of our social life and current media landscape. The program is particularly targeted at training experts on games and play. We approach games and play from the interconnected perspectives of games, game players, the production of games, and games in cultures.

The Master in E-Gaming Innovation in Barcelona prepares professionals to link creative design with commercial strategy. Students learn to use data-driven insights, AI-enabled marketing, and sustainable monetisation strategies to build impactful products and platforms.

Digital Learning Games is an interdisciplinary programme that combines game design with educational sciences and psychology. In DLG, we recognise that video games are more than entertainment: they also offer unique ways of tackling educational and societal issues. We welcome educators, designers, developers, artists, and everyone else interested in creating innovative games that can help make the world a better place.

BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing (Gaming) Build a firm understanding of coding, interactive design, and digital creativity while developing skills in game-making. You’ll graduate with a stunning portfolio of digital work, made with the latest tools and techniques used in the creative industries.

Lab.D, which stands for Laboratory for Dimensional research, is a primary facility at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne, KHM for research and production of interdisciplinary projects dealing with 3D technologies and investigating space, time and play as a principal thematic field.

MSc Games Development and Design is designed to build on students' existing computer programming skills, providing them with the knowledge and expertise to develop contemporary video games using a variety of advanced tools and platforms such as virtual reality.